Webb, R., 1999, Learning from urban forestry programmes in south East Asia, in: Arboricultural Journal, , 1
- Author : Webb, R.
- Year : 1999
- Journal/Series : Arboricultural Journal
- Volume Number (ANNUAL: Counting Volumes of the Year shown above) : 1
- Pages : 39-56
- Abstract in English : The concept of urban forestry in south East Asia is discussed and the author is dealing with the need for coordination, public participation, the benefits of urban forest, aesthetic values, psychological values, air quality, Erosion and water Catchments and urban wildlife. It is important to understand that if city trees are to receive the popular and political support that are essential to fund a continual investment into tree planting and maintenance, then trees must be seen to have real benefits for the population as a whole, and promote a feeling of urban pride, as has undoubtedly happened in Singapore, and to a lesser extent in Kuala Lumpur.
- Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: urban forestry, participation, community involvement, benefits of trees, urban ecology.